Job Title: Communications Officer (Change)
Salary: £39,027 – £44,463 per annum (pro rata - only if part-time)
Grade: E
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Change can be exciting, messy, and everything in between - and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for a Communications Officer (Change) who will be at the heart of our transformation work where you can turn big ideas into clear, engaging stories that people want to read, watch and share. You’ll play a key role in bringing our change programmes to life.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who understands how good communication helps change land well and stick. You will be curious and confident getting to grips with complex work, asking the right questions and turning what you learn into clear, engaging content that people can understand and act on.
You will have experience of planning and delivering communications or campaigns, and a good sense of how to use different channels to reach the right people to spark conversation. Whether you are writing eye-catching content, crafting sharp messages or supporting a wider campaign, you’ll care about producing work that is clear, accurate and makes an impact.
You will be organised and able to manage competing priorities, working with colleagues across services, project teams and senior leaders to keep things moving. You will also be comfortable building relationships, offering advice and working in a fast paced and sometimes sensitive environment.
Most importantly, you will care about helping people feel informed, involved and ready for what is changing.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
DBS Check: Not Required for this post
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 9th July 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 26th July 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Martin John, Head of Communications at [email protected] to arrange a call.
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Skills Required
- Experience planning and delivering communications or campaigns
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including message crafting and content creation
- Ability to plan and use multiple channels to reach target audiences
- Organised with ability to manage competing priorities and keep projects moving
- Experience working with colleagues across services, project teams and senior leaders (stakeholder management)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes sensitive environment
What We Do
Thurrock Council is the local government authority for the Thurrock area, providing essential public services. Its responsibilities include managing local public transportation and bus services, as well as offering specialized support and professional training to educational institutions through Thurrock Services for Schools and Thurrock Traded Services.
